West Indies Tour Update: West Indies named Shai Hope-led squads for India, with Saint Lucian opener Kamil Pooran earning his maiden T20I call-up after a CPL breakout for Saint Lucia Kings, while Shimron Hetmyer is rested for the three-match ODIs and returns for the five T20Is. Tourism & Markets: Saint Lucia is pushing to capture more of Guyana’s growing travel market, pitching a “together” package that blends Guyana’s rainforest and eco-adventure with Saint Lucia’s beaches and culture. UNESCO Push: Babonneau, Mabouya Valley and Monchy are being considered for UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status as public consultations begin. Water Security: The US$22.83m Northern Water Project is launched to replace ageing pipelines and cut outages, with upgrades tied to the John Compton Dam raw water pipeline works. Creative Sector Funding: After a year-long wait, the Creative Economy Grant Fund starts distributing cheques to 350 approved recipients, with processing underway for 1,000+ submissions. Border & Police Training: OECS agencies trained at Castries ports of entry to strengthen coordinated, intelligence-led border controls across the region. Crime & Justice: Jahvis Marlon Alfred was extradited to Martinique to face armed robbery and firearm charges, underscoring cross-border enforcement. Public Safety Incident: A Cas En Bas vehicle-pedestrian collision left two students and an adult injured, prompting renewed calls for safer driving. Climate Warning: New UNICEF-backed research warns that by mid-century, most Eastern Caribbean children may face multiple overlapping climate hazards. Football Development: SLFA appointed Miran Louis as Technical Director and Saint Lucia’s U-15 boys are set for their FIFA festival debut in Azerbaijan.